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June 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

SHAKTI loitering munition targets deep strikes

Anadrone Systems has unveiled plans for SHAKTI, an indigenous long-range loitering munition designed for precision strike missions. Featuring extended endurance, a substantial payload capacity, and real-time target verification capabilities,...

Zorawar tank gains advanced armor protection

India’s Zorawar Light Tank program is receiving advanced armour upgrades designed to improve protection against modern autocannon threats. The new protection package will significantly increase survivability while preserving the...

June 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
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India boosts local Rampage missile production

India is advancing plans to manufacture the Rampage precision strike missile domestically following its successful operational deployment. Known locally as the HSLD-Mk2, the missile offers long-range precision engagement capabilities...

Brazil considers purchase of 20 Swedish jets

International defense partnerships continue to play a significant role in strengthening aerospace capabilities and expanding domestic industrial participation. Recent fighter aircraft cooperation initiatives focus on increasing local manufacturing, technology...

Milrem, VDL open UGV production facility

The production of unmanned ground vehicles is accelerating as defense organizations seek to enhance battlefield automation and reduce risks to personnel. New manufacturing facilities are being established to increase...

June 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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HELIOS laser system tested in container setup

Naval and defense planners are exploring containerized laser weapon concepts that can be deployed across a wide range of military platforms. These modular systems are designed to provide flexible...

June 5, 2026
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Thales directed-energy weapon defeats 80 drones

Directed energy technologies are rapidly emerging as effective solutions against the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial systems. New radio-frequency-based systems are designed to neutralize multiple drones simultaneously by...

Vegvisir launches new comms and command system

Defense technology companies are developing advanced communication solutions to ensure uninterrupted connectivity in highly contested operational environments. One such innovation focuses on intelligent network management systems capable of automatically...

June 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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GRIZZLY launcher completes first drone kill

The rapid proliferation of unmanned aerial threats has accelerated the development of advanced counter-drone systems. Modern defense solutions combine radar sensors, command-and-control software, and precision interceptors to detect, track,...

US Army orders SkyRaider drones for CBRN missions

Military forces are increasingly adopting unmanned systems to support chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) missions. Equipped with advanced sensors and autonomous navigation capabilities, these platforms can safely survey...